Calliope™ Asian Persimmon

Calliope™ Asian Persimmon

This unique and very attractive Korean variety features flavorful, bright orange fruit on a naturally small tree. Great for the home garden, Calliope™ is self-fertile and easy to grow. It’s Korean name means “husband and wife”, which describes the unusual side-by-side fruit, borne in pairs. Calliope fruits are ready to be eaten when they are soft and tender.

Hardy to 0º F., Asian Persimmons are easy to grow in the Northwest and other regions of the U.S. with mild winters. Naturally compact trees  Persimmons rarely exceed 12ft. in height.

Asian Persimmon is not bothered by pests or disease so you don’t need to worry about spraying this tree. Cardinal likes half day to full sun and well-drained soil. Our varieties are self-fertile and hardy to USDA Zone 7. They begin bearing 2-3 years after planting and the fruit ripens in October.

View helpful tips with our Persimmon Growing Guide!

Latin Name: Diospyros kaki (Bubugam cv.)
Site and Soil: Cardinal™ Asian Persimmon likes 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil
Rootstock Description: Grafted onto American Persimmon rootstock
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile
Hardiness: Hardy to at least 0°F
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: Can be kept at 12ft with regular pruning. (Without pruning Persimmon can reach upwards of 20ft)
Fruit Taste: Sweet
Fruit Size: Large
Bloom Time: June
Ripening Time: October
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: With proper care and placement Persimmon trees are not bothered by pests or diseases
USDA Zone: 7